- fan [hand-held]
- vifte {fk}
noun
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fan [hand-held]
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fan — 1. noun a) A hand held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and … Wiktionary
Fan — /fan, fahn/, n., pl. Fans, (esp. collectively) Fan. Fang. * * * I Rigid or folding handheld device used for cooling, air circulation, or ceremony or as a sartorial accessory throughout the world from ancient times. As evidenced by Egyptian… … Universalium
Fan — or FANS may refer to the following: Ventilation A device to agitate or move air or other gasThe human powered Fan (implement) is a hand held implement used by waving it back and forth.Motor powered Fans: mechanical fans such as oscillating fans,… … Wikipedia
fan — Ⅰ. fan [1] ► NOUN 1) an apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation. 2) a hand held device, typically folding and circular, that is waved so as to cool the user. ► VERB (fanned, fanning) 1) cool by… … English terms dictionary
Fan (implement) — A hand held fan is an implement used to induce an airflow for the purpose of cooling or refreshing oneself. Any broad, flat surface waved back and forth will create a small airflow and therefore can be considered a rudimentary fan. But generally … Wikipedia
fan — fan1 fanlike, adj. fanner, n. /fan/, n., v., fanned, fanning. n. 1. any device for producing a current of air by the movement of a broad surface or a number of such surfaces. 2. an implement of feathers, leaves, paper, cloth, etc., often in the… … Universalium
fan — {{11}}fan (n.1) device to make an air current, O.E. (W. Saxon) fann a basket or shovel for winnowing grain (by tossing it in the air), from L. vannus, related to ventus wind (see WIND (Cf. wind) (n.1)). The chaff, being lighter, would blow off.… … Etymology dictionary
fan — fan1 noun 1》 an apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation. 2》 a hand held device, typically folding and shaped like a segment of a circle when spread out, that is waved so as to cool the user. 3》 a… … English new terms dictionary
fan — A device which creates a breeze when moved. The shape of most hand held fans is distinctive, providing a surface or form for the work of artists and craftsmen of many cultures. The folding fan was probably invented in Japan in the 7th century … Glossary of Art Terms
fan dance — dance involving the use of a hand held fan … English contemporary dictionary
fan — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English fann, from Latin vannus more at winnow Date: before 12th century 1. any of various devices for winnowing grain 2. an instrument for producing a current of air: as a. a device that is held in the … New Collegiate Dictionary
